UK: Unilever agrees to union talks over pension changes
Unilever is set to meet again with union officials to discuss moves to change the company's UK pension scheme, plans that have enraged staff and led to a series of strikes.
EU: MEPs veto nutrition label claims
European politicians have rejected plans that would have allowed food makers to use new nutrition claims, including that a product contains 15% less sugar.
UK/GERMANY: Watermelon link to fatal salmonella outbreak
A fatal salmonella outbreak that has hit the UK and Germany has been linked to the consumption of watermelon, health officials have said.
On the money: Hain Celestial eyes global growth opportunities
The CEO of Hain Celestial has told analysts that the US food company will look to make more acquisitions this year, in the US and Asia.
Sustainability Watch - Brian Shuttleworth, Heinz
In the first Sustainability Watch of 2012, Ben Cooper discusses Heinz's sustainability strategy and looks at how Heinz's knack for creating catchy taglines is helping to communicate the sustainability message to consumers.
The launch of the just-food international basket
In association with SymphonyIRI, just-food launches its international basket - a group of 17 items from tuna to milk that will highlight the difference in price between national brands and own label in seven international markets.
The US and Russian ice cream markets, and bread and baked goods in Europe and the US are the sectors featured in this week's just-food research round-up.
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UK: Unilever agrees to union talks over pension changes
3 February 2012
Unilever is set to meet again with union officials to discuss moves to change the company's UK pension scheme, plans that have enraged staff and led to a series of strikes.
EU: MEPs veto nutrition label claims
3 February 2012
European politicians have rejected plans that would have allowed food makers to use new nutrition claims, including that a product contains 15% less sugar.
UK/GERMANY: Watermelon link to fatal salmonella outbreak
3 February 2012
A fatal salmonella outbreak that has hit the UK and Germany has been linked to the consumption of watermelon, health officials have said.
Focus: Why US baker Hostess went stale
The brands Twinkies and Wonder are so iconic they are known the world over, yet despite having these cultural touchstones in its portfolio, US baker Hostess Brands has struggled and, this month, for the second time, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Carrefour CEO Olofsson makes way for Plassat
Carrefour has announced it is parting company with CEO Lars Olofsson and will replace him with Vivarte's George Plassat. The move follows a turbulent year for the world's second-largest retailer, which has seen falling sales in France hit profits.
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Best bits: New year, still uncertainty at Carrefour
Tesco executives may feel they have a lot on their plate but their "to do" list is not as long as that sitting in front of their counterparts across the English Channel at Carrefour.
UK: Revamp leads Premier marketing chief Goldstone to quit
3 February 2012
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
3 February 2012
BELGIUM: Food industry signs RSPO palm oil pledge
3 February 2012
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
3 February 2012
UK: Tayto buys pork scratchings firm Midland Snacks
3 February 2012
JAPAN: Kikkoman sees Q3 improvement but cuts FY forecasts
3 February 2012
AUS: Coles posts H1 sales growth
3 February 2012
just the answer - Biscuits Leclerc CEO Denis Leclerc
Katie Smith talks to Denis Leclerc, CEO of Canadian biscuits firm Groupe Biscuits Leclerc, about its acquisition of US snack bar brand Go Pure and its future plans, which could include setting up in the UK.
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ISM confectionery and snack exhibition, Cologne
just-food has joined over 1,400 suppliers and thousands of visitors at ISM, the confectionery industry exhibition in Cologne, this week. Here, UK confectioners take their place alongside competitors from Europe, the US and beyond to try to build their presence overseas.
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In the spotlight - Question marks over Unilever's food unit return
3 February 2012
Unilever's food division has been under the microscope in recent months, with a series of disposals and growth in many categories slow, lagging behind its more buoyant non-food businesses As Michelle Russell writes, this week, as Unilever reported its 2011 results, the scrutiny returned.
2012 - Savvy shoppers, online key areas of retail focus
3 February 2012
In part two of our management briefing, Sam Webb talks to experts about the possible changes to the landscape of the food retail sector in 2012, amid power shifts, market volatility, evolving shopping trends and changing consumer habits.
2012 - CSR spotlight moves to water, supply chains
3 February 2012
Forecasting that sustainability will be a prominent subject in 2012 is hardly the boldest of predictions. But given the complexity and breadth of the sustainability arena, predicting what the hotspots will be during the coming 12 months is an altogether different proposition. There are some racing certainties, however.
On the money: Hain Celestial eyes global growth opportunities
2 February 2012
The CEO of Hain Celestial has told analysts that the US food company will look to make more acquisitions this year, in the US and Asia.
On the move: Plassat faces Carrefour trial
31 January 2012
After a tumultuous three years at the helm of the world's second-largest grocery retailer, Carrefour chairman and CEO Lars Olofsson is set to be replaced by Georges Plassat.
just the answer - Biscuits Leclerc CEO Denis Leclerc
31 January 2012
Last month, Canadian biscuit firm Groupe Biscuits Leclerc expanded its presence in the US, with the acquisition of snack bar brand Go Pure. In the latest just the answer interview, Katie Smith discusses the acquisition and the biscuit company's plans for the future with CEO Denis Leclerc, including setting up in the UK.
UK: Analysts - questions remain for Ocado
31 January 2012
Analysts retain concerns about the prospects of UK online retailer Ocado even after it posted a reduction in full-year losses earlier today (31 January).
On the money: Keep Easter caution in context - Zetar CEO Blackburn
26 January 2012
Zetar CEO Ian Blackburn has played down the UK confectioner and snack maker's caution over Easter.
Focus: Why US baker Hostess went stale
25 January 2012
US brands Twinkies and Wonder are so iconic they are known the world over, even in markets where the products are not sold. Yet despite having these cultural touchstones in its portfolio, US baker Hostess Brands has struggled over the last decade, entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection twice, most recently this month. Sam Webb looks at why this baking monolith has started to crumble.
2011 - The year in review
2011 has been a fascinating, varied and tumultuous year for the food industry. just-food takes a look at the stories that have shaped the industry.
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The Nanotechnology Opportunity in Food and Drinks Packaging
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Polman speaks up for Unilever's food business
By: Michelle Russell
02 Feb 2012
Unilever CEO Paul Polman was keen to emphasise the robustness of the firm's food business this morning (2 February) after the consumer goods giant reported its annual results for 2011 .
Economic chill deters visitors from ISM
By: Dean Best
31 Jan 2012
After attending the giant Anuga trade show at Cologne's sprawling Messe exhibition centre, the ISM confectionery expo, held at the same venue since Sunday, was always going to feel smaller. However, seasoned exhibitors believe this year is one of the quietest ISM events in recent years.
Sweet start to the week
By: Dean Best
30 Jan 2012
Waiting for a flight at six o'clock on a cold January morning at Gatwick is not the ideal way to start the working week but, when a confectionery trade show awaits, perhaps one should not complain too much.
Katie Price's economic musings spark ASA Snickers probe
By: Sam Webb
27 Jan 2012
Reality TV star Katie Price, her Tweets providing insight into complicated global economic issues and the Snickers chocolate bar, may land Mars in hot water with the UK advertising watchdog.
Wal-Mart talks up Africa's potential at Davos
By: Dean Best
26 Jan 2012
With the Swiss mountains behind him, Doug McMillon, chief executive of Wal-Mart's international operations, discussed the retail giant's new business in Africa in an interview with CNN.
Workers take Unilever pensions fight to Davos
By: Sam Webb
25 Jan 2012
UK workers clashing with Unilever over changes to its pension scheme are stepping up their protests.
Katie Price, Twitter and Chinese fiscal policy
By: Sam Webb
24 Jan 2012
Reality TV star totem Katie Price shocked her Twitter followers with a series of tweets on global fiscal policy on Sunday (22 January).
Buffett ups stake in Tesco
By: Dean Best
19 Jan 2012
A week after Tesco shocked the market and sent its shares tumbling with a profit warning, it has emerged that the US billionaire investor Warren Buffett has quietly increased his stake in the retailer.
Unilever compared to Willie Walsh as strikes begin
By: Dean Best
18 Jan 2012
Workers at six Unilever sites today (18 January) held industrial action around the UK in the latest protests against the company's reform to its pension scheme - and the Anglo-Dutch conglomerate was compared to perhaps the bete noire of the country's union movement in recent years.
Irish exporters are smiling
By: Dean Best
18 Jan 2012
The spike in commodity prices helped push Irish food and drink exports to a record level in 2011. Ireland's exporters may not enjoy quite the same benefit in 2012 but confidence about Irish prospects overseas is on the rise.
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